Clinical Counselor

The Clinical Counselor provides multi-culturally attuned clinical counseling services, (i.e., therapy, individual, couples, and group, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, and prevention education) to undergraduate and graduate students at Otis College. The Clinical Counselor works collaboratively with the  Student Health & Wellness Center staff which includes Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and Health Services to facilitate and support overall student wellness and success. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with a diverse creative student population and takes a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues. Expertise in working with international students is a strong plus. This position reports directly to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services.

2. CORE DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential functions, other tasks/expectations, along with percentages of time)

Clinical or Direct Service                                                                  Daily                       80-85%

Individual, Couples, and Group Counseling:
•     Provide brief individual, couples, and group psychotherapy to students on personal, psychological, educational, and/or developmental issues in accordance with CAPS Scope of practice.
•     Assist the client in identifying presenting problem(s), establishing treatment goals, and working toward emotional health and wellbeing;
•     Maintains confidentiality as required by CA State law and licensing boards.
•     Provide crisis screening and intervention;
•     Determine if referrals are needed and assist client in referral process; 
•     Consult with appropriate personnel as needed;
•     Develop and lead psychotherapy group(s) and workshop(s);
•     Responsible for case management to include an analysis and synthesis of psychological data concerning clients;
•     Maintain ethical and timely documentation of all clinical work in electronic record keeping system.
•     The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements of CA state law.

Campus Outreach and Consultation:
•     Prepare and present mental health outreach and/or trainings to campus departments and offices;
•     Contribute to departmental program planning specific to health promotion and prevention.
•     Respond to campus crises  and serves as after-hours support when Director is unavailable.
•     Serve as liaison as assigned.

Other Functions:                                                    Weekly                        15-20%

•     Actively participate in Counseling Services case conferences, trainings, and staff meetings;
•     Attend other Campus Health & Wellness or campus meetings as assigned;
•     Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned; and
•     As assigned and if licensed, supervise and assist in training of unlicensed clinicians.       

• Performs other related duties as assigned. Must be responsive to work-related phone calls and emails during non-business hours on occasion.

3. REQUIRED SKILLS and EDUCATION: (Non-negotiable; minimum requirements, skills, experience, certifications)

• Possession of a Master’s degree in appropriate field and current licensure or eligible for licensure to practice in the State of California as an LPCC, LCSW or LMFT with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience post-degree (in any state or province).
  
  • Note: All counselors must be licensed in California within 1 year of hire.

4. PREFERRED SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: (Success factors or preferred attributes/competencies)

• Demonstrated multicultural competence and ability to address the mental health needs of under resourced populations.
  • Demonstrated ability to speak publicly, provide training to, and consult with the campus community regarding mental health topics.
  •    Demonstrated experience providing brief individual and group psychotherapy to late adolescent and young adult populations including DSM diagnosis.
  •    Demonstrated ability to effectively manage clinical crisis situations, including hospitalizations.
  •    Ability to provide consultation regarding mental health to faculty, staff, parents, partners and friends of students.
  •    Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the college with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
  •    Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
  •    Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
  •    Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, electronic health record systems, as well as online calendaring and email.
  •    Ability to provide clinical services in a language other than English.
  •    Experience in integrated health and counseling settings, including experience in integrated primary care behavioral health.
  •    Training and experience in college counseling center.
  •    Previous experience with providing clinical supervision to mental health trainees.
  •    Professional experience working with substance abuse prevention and intervention.
  •    Professional experience in working with eating disorders and sexual assault.

5. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES / CORE QUALIFICATIONS FOR WORKING AT OTIS:

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• Must be able to work efficiently, cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment and committed to fostering an inclusive culture
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Outlook
• Demonstrated experience in and a commitment to diversity; the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with various constituencies within Otis’s diverse communities, internally and externally.